New York at Washington

A pair of powerhouse offensive teams meet in Washington. The NY Islanders are sixth in the league in goals scored, off a 5-3 win over Minnesota. The Islanders have been producing offensively, with 21 goals in a 4-1-1 stretch. Jaroslav Halak will return to the net for New York after receiving some additional time to prepare for Washington's potent attack, a lineup he has a 3.25 goals against average in his last four starts against the Capitals. New York is 25-10 OVER the total when their opponent allows five goals or more in their previous game. Washington comes off a 5-2 loss to Florida, part of a 9-1-3 run OVER the total. Washington is first in the league in goals scored and on the power play. Washington is also 9-1-2 OVER against the Eastern Conference and 9-1-2 OVER in Metropolitan division play. Play the the OVER.